Question juridique clé
Whether the German judgments and costs order could be declared enforceable in Switzerland under the Lugano Convention.
Solution extraite
Yes. The decisions were covered by the Lugano Convention and no refusal ground was established.
Motifs extraits
The judgments were rendered in Germany, a Lugano Contracting State, and were enforceable there. Under Art. 31 ff. LugÜ recognition and enforcement must be granted unless a refusal ground under Arts. 27 or 28 LugÜ applies.